Boise Cascad Llc (BCC)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 10.41% | 14.59% | 12.97% | 6.89% | 3.99% |
| Operating profit margin | 9.16% | 13.85% | 12.30% | 6.16% | 2.94% |
| Pretax margin | 9.47% | 13.71% | 12.01% | 5.27% | 2.33% |
| Net profit margin | 7.10% | 10.26% | 9.02% | 3.22% | 1.74% |
Boise Cascade Co's profitability ratios have fluctuated over the past five years. The gross profit margin decreased from 22.83% in 2022 to 20.90% in 2023, indicating a slight decline in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations. The operating profit margin also decreased from 13.78% in 2022 to 9.10% in 2023, suggesting that the company's profitability from day-to-day operations has weakened.
Despite these declines, the pretax margin remained relatively stable at 9.43% in 2023 compared to 13.67% in 2022. This metric reflects the company's ability to generate profits before accounting for taxes and indicates a consistent performance in this area. The net profit margin decreased from 10.23% in 2022 to 7.07% in 2023, indicating a decrease in the company's bottom-line profitability.
Overall, Boise Cascade Co's profitability ratios show mixed results, with some margins weakening in 2023 compared to the previous year. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and operational efficiency may be necessary to understand the underlying factors driving these changes.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 18.05% | 35.73% | 37.77% | 17.04% | 8.06% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 13.98% | 26.47% | 27.69% | 8.90% | 4.78% |
| Return on total capital | 23.64% | 46.27% | 54.07% | 25.88% | 11.95% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 22.03% | 41.67% | 52.67% | 20.57% | 11.54% |
Based on the provided data, Boise Cascade Co has shown consistent profitability improvements over the past five years.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated but generally trended upwards, indicating the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its assets has improved over time.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has also shown a positive trend, demonstrating the company's efficiency in generating profits from its total assets.
3. Return on total capital has exhibited significant increases year over year, indicating the company's ability to generate returns on the total capital employed, which includes both debt and equity.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has also shown a positive growth trend, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders relative to the equity invested.
Overall, the profitability ratios for Boise Cascade Co suggest that the company has been successful in enhancing its operational efficiency and generating returns for its investors over the past five years.